Nagaland Police Constable Syllabus 2026, Exam Pattern and PET Marks

Nagaland Police Constable Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 – Overview

Nagaland Police Constable Syllabus 2026 — Latest Update in Simple Words

Nagaland Police has released a new recruitment notice for 1,137 Constable (GD) posts. The written test has 80 multiple-choice questions for 40 marks, to be solved in 2 hours, and the question paper is in English. The subjects include General Knowledge, General Science, Indian History, Polity, Social Science, Elementary Mathematics, Sports, Naga Culture and Heritage, and General Mental Aptitude.

This is not only a written exam. The final merit is out of 100 marks, and the biggest part is the Physical Efficiency Test (45 marks). So you must prepare for running, pull-ups and jumps along with your books.

Today is 18 October 2026. The online application opens on 31 October 2026, so you have about 13 days to prepare your documents and about 43 days before the last date of 30 November 2026.

Important Dates 2026

• Recruitment Advertisement: 14 October 2026
• Online Application Start: 31 October 2026
• Online Application Last Date: 30 November 2026
• Age Calculation Date: 14 October 2026
• Open Rally / PET / Medical Dates: Will be announced by Nagaland Police
• Written Test Date: Will be announced later

Quick Recruitment Facts You Should Know

Nagaland Police Constable Exam Pattern 2026 (Written Test)

Complete Marks Distribution (Out of 100)

Selection Process 2026 — Step by Step

1. Physical and Medical Standards Test (PST): Height, chest and other standards and medical fitness are checked. This is qualifying
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running, pull-ups, high jump and long jump for 45 marks
3. Written Examination: 80 MCQs for 40 marks
4. Interview / Viva-Voce: 10 marks, for candidates shortlisted on aggregate marks of PET and written test
5. NCC marks: Added to the final tally for eligible candidates
6. Final Merit List: Prepared as per the recruitment rules, district-wise and tribe-wise

As per the rules referred to in the recruitment notice, candidates are called for interview in the ratio of 1:3 on the basis of aggregate marks in PET and the written test.

Nagaland Police Constable Syllabus 2026 — Subject-Wise

Note: The notice names the subjects. The topic lists below are our study guide based on the usual level of these subjects and are not an official topic-wise list. The level of questions is expected to be basic, around Class 8 to Class 10.

1. General Awareness and General Knowledge

• National and international current affairs (last 6–12 months)
• Government schemes and programmes
• Important organisations, books and authors, awards
• Important days and events
• Basic facts about India: capitals, currencies, national symbols

2. General Science

• Basic Physics: force, motion, light, sound, electricity
• Basic Chemistry: acids, bases, metals, daily life chemistry
• Biology: human body, diseases, vitamins, plants and animals
• Health, hygiene and nutrition
• Environment and everyday science

3. Indian History

• Ancient, medieval and modern India in short
• Freedom movement and leaders
• Important dates, events and movements
• Culture and heritage of India

4. Indian Polity

• Indian Constitution and its features
• Fundamental Rights and Duties
• Parliament, State Legislature, President, Prime Minister, Governor
• Central and State Government
• Panchayati Raj and local self-government

5. Social Sciences

• Indian geography: rivers, mountains, climate, soil
• Basic economics: needs, money, banking, budget
• Indian society and social development
• Environment and natural resources

6. Elementary Mathematics

• Number system, simplification, fractions and decimals
• Percentage, ratio and proportion, average
• Profit and loss, simple interest
• Time and work, speed-time-distance
• Basic mensuration (area and volume)

7. Sports

• National and international sports events
• Famous sportspersons and records
• Major sports awards
• Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games
• Basic sports terms and trophies

8. Naga Culture, Heritage and Nagaland General Knowledge

• History of Nagaland and its path to statehood
• Naga tribes and their traditions
• Naga culture, crafts, dress and heritage
• Traditional festivals
• Geography of Nagaland: districts, rivers, hills
• Important places and landmarks
• State administration and institutions
• Important personalities of Nagaland
• Current developments in Nagaland

9. General Mental Aptitude (Reasoning)

• Number and letter series
• Analogy and classification
• Coding-decoding
• Blood relations and direction sense
• Simple logical reasoning
• Pattern recognition

Quick Nagaland GK Fact Sheet for Revision

These are basic facts that students often revise for Nagaland GK. Please cross-check them with a good state GK book or the official state website while studying.

• Nagaland became a state of India on 1 December 1963
• The capital is Kohima; Dimapur is the main commercial town
• Hornbill Festival is held every year in the first ten days of December at Kisama near Kohima
• Mount Saramati is the highest peak of the state
• Dzukou Valley is a famous valley known for flowers and trekking
• Tribes named in the recruitment notice include Angami, Ao, Chakhesang, Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Lotha, Phom, Pochury, Rengma, Sangtam, Sumi, Tikhir and Yimkhiung, among others
• Learn each tribe’s main district and festival — it is a favourite question area

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 2026 — 45 Marks

Running Test Scoring

Pull-ups and Jumps Scoring

NCC Certificate Marks

Nagaland Police Constable Cut Off 2026 — What You Need to Know

Honest status (18 October 2026): There is no cut off for 2026 yet, because applications have not even opened. The PET and written test have not happened. So any website showing a ‘2026 cut off’ number is only guessing.

Also, in Nagaland Police recruitment there is no single fixed written cut off mark that we could find. Selection works by ranking inside each district and tribe quota. Here is how it worked in the previous cycle, which is the best guide we have.

How Shortlisting Worked in the Previous Recruitment (1,176 Posts)

Qualifying Standards That Work Like a Cut Off

• PST: You must meet the height, chest and medical standards, or you cannot go ahead
• Running: Male above 12 min 30 sec for 3 km, or female above 12 min for 2 km, is disqualified (as reported)
• Pull-ups: Male below 6 and female below 3 is disqualified (as reported)
• Written test: No minimum qualifying mark was mentioned in the sources we checked
• Interview: No separate cut off. The 10 marks are added to your total

Marks Calculator and Target Scores (Our Guidance, Not Official)

Your final score is: PET (45) + Written (40) + Interview (10) + NCC (up to 5) = out of 100. Because there is no published cut off, aim for a safe score in every part. The table below is our own planning advice to help you set targets.

Why a Cut Off Will Be Different in Each District

• Posts are allotted district-wise and tribe-wise (tribal ratio). A candidate competes mostly with others in the same district and quota
• Dimapur / Chumoukedima / Niuland posts are open to all Indigenous Naga Tribes, so competition there is wider
• Female and male posts are counted separately
• The number of candidates, difficulty of the PET and written paper all change the last selected score

12-Week Preparation Plan

Physical Training Tips for PET

• Running: Run on alternate days, add a little distance each week, and finish with one timed run at the full distance every 10 days. Include short fast runs for speed
• Pull-ups: Practise 3–4 sets every other day. If you cannot do many, start with slow lowering reps and hanging holds
• Jumps: Practise the high jump and long jump with a proper run-up and landing. Learn to clear in the first attempt, because first attempt gives 5 marks
• Food and sleep: Eat balanced meals, drink enough water and sleep 7–8 hours
• Avoid injury: Warm up before every session, wear good shoes and rest when you feel pain
• Medical: Get a general health check before the rally if you can

Written Test Strategy

• Every question carries only 0.5 marks, so do not waste time on one hard question
• First finish Maths, Reasoning and Nagaland GK, where you can be sure of the answer
• Practise with English question papers, because the paper is in English only
• If there is negative marking in your advertisement, avoid blind guessing
• Solve previous Nagaland Police constable papers and basic state-level police exam papers for practice
• Read daily newspaper headlines and note important Nagaland news

Documents to Keep Ready Before 31 October

• Scanned photograph and signature in the size mentioned on the portal
• Educational certificate (Class 6 or Class 8 as applicable) and marksheet
• Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate / tribe certificate as required in the advertisement
• Proof of date of birth
• NCC certificate, if you have one
• Service certificate, if you are a government employee claiming age relaxation
• Active mobile number and e-mail ID
• Bank / UPI facility for fee payment, if a fee applies

Note: The exact list is in the official advertisement. The previous cycle had an application fee of ₹300, but please check the 2026 notice for the fee amount.

How to Check the Official Syllabus and Advertisement

1. Open police.nagaland.gov.in
2. Go to the Recruitment or Latest News section
3. Open Constables (GD) Recruitment 2026
4. Read the advertisement, rules, selection process and PET standards fully
5. Apply only on the official recruitment portal (nagalandpolicerecruitment.in) when the window opens
6. Save a copy of the PDF for your own use

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Studying only books and ignoring running and pull-ups
• Starting PET training only after the date is announced
• Believing fake ‘cut off’ numbers or ‘sure selection’ offers
• Not checking the tribe and education conditions before applying
• Waiting for the last day to apply — portals can become slow
• Not keeping the application receipt or number safely

Beware of Fraud and Agents

Nagaland Police recruitment is done through an open rally and a written test. No one can give you a job for money. Do not pay any agent, and do not share your OTP or bank details. Use only the official police website and the official portal.

Quick Summary

For 1,137 Nagaland Police Constable (GD) posts, merit is out of 100: PET 45, written test 40, interview 10 and NCC up to 5. The written test has 80 MCQs, 40 marks and 2 hours, in English. Applications run from 31 October to 30 November 2026. There is no official 2026 cut off yet. Last time, candidates were shortlisted district-wise in ratios of 1:10 and 1:3, and 80 posts stayed vacant because of PET. Start your running and pull-up training now and revise Nagaland GK well.

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